Africa Health Report

Oluwatobi Adu July 26, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across several parts...

Lawyers: Consent Remains Central to Rape Cases Legal experts discuss sexual consent and rape laws in Nigeria.

Abah Felicity July 26, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Legal experts have stressed that consent remains the defining factor in determining lawful sexual...

Education Key to Nigeria’s $1tn Economy – FG Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa speaks on education reforms and Nigeria's economic growth.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 26, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — Education will be the driving force behind Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion...

NDLEA Seizes Tramadol Hidden in Black Soap Containers NDLEA officers display tramadol pills concealed inside black soap containers intercepted in Lagos.

Korede Abdullah July 26, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a shipment of tramadol concealed...

Why Nigerian Women Are Still Dying in Childbirth Despite Years of Investment – UNFPA UNFPA Nigeria Country Representative Muriel Mafico speaking during an exclusive interview with Africa Health Report on maternal mortality, health worker migration, and reproductive health in Nigeria.

Mirian Gom July 26, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria remains one of the most dangerous places in the world to give birth,...

FG Begins 2026 VAT Modification Order Review Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele

Korede Abdullah July 25, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial committee to draft the 2026 VAT Modification...

British Training Boosts Police Counter-Terrorism Capacity Nigeria Police officers receive certificates after British-backed counter-terrorism training in Abuja.

Oluwatobi Adu July 25, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force has strengthened its counter-terrorism capability after 55 officers completed advanced...

Adamawa Launches First 1,000 Days Nutrition Project Adamawa State officials launch the First 1,000 Days of Life Nutrition Project in Yola.

Hussaini Ibrahim July 25, 2026

YOLA, Nigeria — The Adamawa State Government has launched the First 1,000 Days of Life Nutrition Project...

Nigeria Offers Food, Transport to Reach Zero-Dose Children NR Hassan, a public health expert, discusses efforts to reach Nigeria's zero-dose children through vaccination outreach and incentives.